Accreditation Made Easy

Required References


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Episode Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer wrap up the final day of the conference with a discussion on required references. They explore why they are essential, the best practices for keeping them updated, and the common challenges agencies face. Plus, Areaka shares an exclusive free resource— a plug-and-play folder of required references available through the Accreditation Academy Content Hub in PowerDMS.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • (0:32) Introduction and reflections on the final day of the conference.
  • (1:03) Panel reviews and how they function as a smaller version of the full commission.
  • (2:19) Key conference agenda items, including Chapter 2 discussions and assessor refresher courses.
  • (4:07) Understanding required references: Florida statutes, general records retention schedules, evidence manuals, and more.
  • (5:13) Challenges of keeping required references up to date, including hyperlink issues and outdated PDFs.
  • (6:12) Best practices for ensuring reference materials remain current before assessments.
  • (7:04) Freebie Alert! Plug-and-play folder of required references, ready for use in PowerDMS.


Freebie for Listeners:

🎁 Access your plug-and-play folder of required references: Sign up for free via the Accreditation Academy Content Hub in PowerDMS at accreditationacademy.net/freebies.


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